For what it is worth Richard Stout of Nottingham, England settled in Long Island about 1622 in which year he was one of 39 original patentees of Gravesend. Somerset County, NJ Quarterly, Vol 6 page 41 Several deeds are recorder starting in 1675: "Here begins the Rights of Land due according to the Concessions." Richard Stout, of Midleton, wife, sons John, Richard, James, Peter, daughters Mary, Alice, Sarah. Mary Stout is the wife of James Bound; Alice Stout, wife of John Trogmorton, all 1800 acres source: East Jersey Deeds, etc. Liber No 3 Reversed Side, pp1. On 4 Jun 1677: "Patent to Richard Stout senior of Midleton for 285 acres there in 6 parcels" described as before. source Liber No. 1 pp168. On 10 pril 1682: Deed. "Richard Harshorne, as attorney for Thomas Snowsell, to John Crawfurd, for 40 acres bought from Richard Stout and wife Penelope: Feb., 26, 1679-80. Property discription, a homelot, bounded N. by a road, W. by John Smigh, jE. by Richard Gibbons, S. by land then not laid out. source: New Jersey Colonial Documents, East Jersy Deeds, Etc. Liber B pp150. On 24 Dec 1685: Richard Stoute senior witness to will of Edward Smith of Middletown. source : East Jersey Deeds, Etc. Liber A, pp77. One 25 Jun 1688 On 4 Jan 1687-8: Deed." Richard Stoutt senior of Midletoun to his son Jonathan Stoutt, for part of the patent for land at Waramaness, Midletoun (June 4, 1677), S. John Bowne, E. the Hope R., W, a barren hill, N. the division line; also 5 acres of meadow in Conesconk, to be taken from the E. side of grantors 30 acres lot." source Liber D, pp68. His will was written 9 Jun 1703 naming his children. The executors were his sons John and Jonathan. Witnessses were Richard Harshorne, John Weekham and Peter Vandevandeter. It was proved on 23 Oct 1705. His inventory was done on 6 Oct 1705 and included hogs, cattle, horses, and sheep. It was made by Obadiah Bowne and James Hubbard.Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey. Volume 23 Calendar of New Jersey Wills Vol. I 1670-1730. Also called Archives of the State of New Jersey Volume I. 30 Aug 1690: Deed. Richard Stout senior to his son Benjamin Stout "for the Joynture of my loving wife Penelope: for a lot at Romauis or Hop River, Monmouth Co., S.W. said river, N.W., David Stout, N.E. John Wilson, S.E. Peter Stout; also 6 2/3 acres of meadow at Conesconk, adjoining Peter Stout. source: New Jersey Colonial Documents, East Jersey Deeds, Etc., Liber D, pp385 May ed 1669 The inhabitants at a legall towne meeting have made choyce of constable and overseers: and Towne clerke: for this present yeare James Ashton constable. Jonathan Hulmes, Richard Stoutt Edward Smith James Bowne Overseers Edward Tartt Town Clearke. The Town Book of Middletown, New Jersey